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Early Trends in Online ARPA Reporting by Cities

11.23.22

This blog examines online reporting of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending and performance measures by major U.S. cities. A key component of ARPA was a $350 billion infusion of federal funding to state, local and Tribal governments nationwide to support their pandemic recovery through the...

What Is a PTELL Referendum and How Does It Work?

11.04.22

In the State of Illinois, non-home rule units of government located in counties subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) are limited in the size of their annual property tax extension to 5% or the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), whichever is less. However, the...

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The Federation expresses concern about the proposed budget's: 🔸reliance on one-time revenues 🔸lack of transparenc… https://t.co/D6h7DNF6v8
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Press Release: Civic Federation Supports Proposed City of Chicago FY2023 Budget The Federation supports the propos… https://t.co/GuNxsfz91M
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